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The BLMRA 12 Hour Lawn Mower race is on !

Title says it all :) - it's on the 8/8/15 at Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Looks like all profits go to Charity...

Now being a true petrolhead, it's got me thinking for next year....

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 20, 2015

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Machinery question

AfternoonI have been asked to quote for the clearance of 500m2 of garden. Access is 850mm,Lots of shrubs, brambles and trees. Trees will be removed, but what's the best thing for the the brambles and saplings?I contemplated a ride on brushcutter but

Started by James Brett in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jul 20, 2015

Etesia Bahia replacement cutter deck complete assembly??

Staff member drove into a lump of concrete and has caused some considerable damage. Repair shop said the only choice is to get a complete Etesia Bahia replacement cutter deck assembly. These are not cheap and it wouldn't warrant spending that kind

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Aug 5, 2015

Bannermann BA-4 Aerator for sale

Model: BA-4

Aeration encourages roots to grow deeper by increasing the oxygen supply to the root zone for healthy green grass. The Bannerman BA-4 Air-Ject Aerator is a commercial grade self-propelled, walk behind aerator.

The Air-Ject can now be fitt

Started by Landscape Juice in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Jul 17, 2015

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Equipment Help

Hi,I've approximately 1 acre of grassed area clear of long grass, brambles, nettles and other long weeds. My Etesia mowers & Kubota sit on won't cope. I've tried looking for a self propelled flail mower for hire but cannot find any. I've got a PTO dr

Started by Andy Harrold in Groundscare, Machinery, and Hire

12 Replies · Reply by Andy Harrold Jul 16, 2015

Stihl four-mix engines

I know some of you service these engines yourselves, so any help welcomed.

I can follow the online guides to the letter, but my engine still runs slow and "falters" under load. It just feel it's straining, and I've obviously got something wrong.

The gu

Started by Paul McNulty in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jul 17, 2015

Shredder or Chipper?

Hi All

I was wondering if anyone had specific experience of the new Eliet Prof 5b at all? I have been checking out compact chippers/shredders to aid our work, clearances, hedge and shrub pruning, major cutbacks and some tree works i.e. the usual. We h

Started by Robert Smit in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Petrol Aerator Options

Hi,

I am not a professional turf care specialist. I have a large lawn (approx. 1200sqm) and I'd like to start taking better care of it. After much reading I believe Hollow-tine aeration to be a vital part of this programme. So I'd like to get some adv

Started by Cara Savage in Machinery and Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 25, 2015

What chipper

I need a chipper, what chipper do other gardeners have. It needs to be a petrol model. I can pay upto £1500. Anything above say 100mm diameter would be used as firewood I guess. I need to be able to move it on my own, and it needs to fit in my fiat d

Started by mark jenkinson in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 12, 2015

Rotary or Cylinder Lawnmower?.....

Hi there

I run a garden maintenance business and have done since March. Prior to that I worked with a friend landscaping, and cutting lawns. I have always used Honda rotary lawnmowers with rear rollers which have been brilliant, but this week I was as

Started by Duncan Holmes in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jul 14, 2015

Digger Value

I'm in the process of closing down a landscaping business and need to sell a digger but have no idea how much it's worth.

Kubota, KX36-3 bought in 2008 brand new

only 885.7 hours which is very little for the age of the machine and still in pretty good

Started by kim crowther in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Jun 27, 2015

LONG REACH HEDGIES

Hi, looking for some advice, my Stihl hl 95 long reach trimmers are broke and i've been told by my local repair shop that the gears are knackered and he's offered me a new head attachment for £250. I don't know wether to buy it or is it worth getting

Started by GARETH in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Jun 25, 2015

Ariens Razor 21inch

Has anyone had any experience in using one of these.....i would welcome your opinion.

Started by Keith in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Keith Jul 4, 2015

Video of a Chain Saw used as a pick axe!!!!!

Good evening all.

It has been over 12 months since I was last on here so I thought I would start of with something different... A video of a chain saw being used as a pick axe!

Started by English Sheep in Machinery

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What type of Rotavator do you use?

I am interested in what type of rotavators people are using for their landscape business, I'm looking at a BCS 750 Two Wheeled Tractor. I have owned a BCS 745 diesel Rotavator several years ago and also owned a couple of Howard Gem's and Dowdeswell 6

Started by Roy Bretton in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Jun 16, 2015

honda gcv530 work shop manual

anyone got a manual for this engine the engine runs when cold but when hot will not start checked compression one cylinder has 75 psi other is 25 psi

Started by Roy Parker in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jun 17, 2015

Learning to strip rollers, swap gearboxes on Honda Pros. (West Midlands)

As the title suggests I'm doing as much maintenance as I can on the mowers we run but could really do with learning how to strip/grease rollers and swap out gearboxes. I'm looking for someone ideally ex Honda technician or suitably qualified through

Started by Simon in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jun 15, 2015

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Bump feed strimmer head

What's the best bump feed head as I have stihl ones however they are wearing very quickly.Anyone got any recommendations ?Many thanks in advance Richard

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 7, 2015

Mulching mower with rear roller?

Can anyone recommend a mulching mower that has a rear roller mower? And are they good to use?

Started by Matt in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 7, 2015

Honda HRH 536 QX21 roller or 4 wheel model? what would you buy?

I am thinking of a new mower, will always chose Honda , had the 4 wheel pro 536 and seems great, only downfall is if you cut to close to the edge and miss judge it and take a chunk out of the edge! what are the main differences between roller and 4

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 27, 2016

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